Ryan Podnar
United StatesActive- Events
- 5000 Metres Short Track
Ryan Podnar is a United States long-distance runner. He competes primarily in the 3000m, 5000m and 10000m.
His personal bests include 8:53.88 in the 3000m, 14:14.80 in the 5000m, 29:54.49 in the 10000m, 8:53.88 in the 3000m-short-track and 14:23.63 in the 5000m-short-track. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.
Personal best · 5000 Metres Short Track14:23.63
2026 season best14:35.53Feb 13, 2026 · Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (USA) (i)
Last competitionNCAA Division III Outdoor Track and Field ChampionshipsMay 21, 2026 · 30:39.75
As of Nov 13, 2026: 5000 Metres Short Track 14:23.63, 2026 season best 14:35.53 (Feb 13, 2026, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (USA) (i)) · Last competition: NCAA Division III Outdoor Track and Field Championships, May 21, 2026, 30:39.75
Personal bests
WA points calculator →DisciplineResultAll-time2026
3000mIndoorPA 20238:53.88780 pts––
3000m-short-trackIndoorPA 20238:53.88780 pts––
5000m-short-trackIndoorMA 202514:23.63963 pts–#596
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3000m-short-track Indoor | 8:27.74 | – | Feb 28, 2026 | – |
| 2026 | 5000m | 14:14.80 | – | May 11, 2026 | Widener Final Qualifier |
| 2026 | 5000m-short-track Indoor | 14:35.53 | – | Feb 13, 2026 | Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (i) |
| 2026 | 10000m | 29:54.49 | – | Apr 11, 2026 | Bison Outdoor Classic |
| 2025 | 5000m Indoor | 14:23.63 | – | Feb 14, 2025 | Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational |
| 2025 | 5000m-short-track Indoor | 14:23.63 | – | Feb 14, 2025 | Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational |
| 2023 | 3000m-short-track Indoor | 8:53.88 | – | Feb 17, 2023 | Penn State Tune-Up |
| 2023 | 3000m Indoor | 8:53.88 | – | Feb 17, 2023 | Penn State Tune-Up |